Mr. Mesquite Street Tacos

7345 E Shoeman Ln, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Mr. Mesquite Street Tacos has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “sanitizing solutions, testing devices” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Mr. Mesquite Street Tacos' latest score of 100 sits above the Scottsdale average of 95. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 12, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 28, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food thermometer not available or accessible

Inspector notes: Observed no probe food thermometer available in the establishment

4-302.12

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: Observed establishment utilize chlorine sanitizer but only have quat sanitizer test strips an no quat sanitizer in the establishment

4-302.14

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: Observed garage door rolls open at the front counter with no spatial or physical barrier from the front counter to food prep area. Observed air curtain was not operating and when turned on the air curtain was releasing substantial amount of soils in the downward air stream. Observed the downward air stream does not have sufficient velocity or coverage of the outer opening to prevent insects and other environmental factors from entering the establishment

6-202.15

May 20, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed small leak on prep sink faucet when turned on. Observed leak on sanitizer hose when water is turned on at 3-compartment sink. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

5-205.15(B)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed closed cardboard boxes of raw chicken on bottom rack of walk in above packaged, sealed glass bottles of soda on the floor beneath rack. No product was open or spilling. Explained to PIC the importance of storing all food product, packaged or in open containers according to cooking temperatures. PIC moved packages of glass bottles to other side of walk in at time of inspection

3-302.11(A3-8)

Nov 26, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 13, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Plumbing system not approved or fixtures not cleanable (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: This is the 2nd repeat violation. Observed the mop sink hose connected to the chemical dispenser. Chemical dispenser did have an ASSE 1055B air gap installed. Any shut off device downstream of the mop sink AVB can break the device. Please have the hose disconnected after the chemical dispenser is done being used

5-202.11(A)

Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, establishment was using time as control for cabbage, pico, and cheese on the prep line. Food products did not have a time stamp. Per manager, foods were placed out about an hour prior. Foods were time stamped at time of inspection

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: At time of inspection no test strips for the quat sanitizer were available. Test strips for sanitizers must be kept available at all times. Please obtain test strips prior to re-inspection

4-302.14

Aug 7, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a vacuum sealed bag of shredded cabbage that was heavily bloating. Food must be safe an unadulterated and packages cannot be bloated. Cabbage was embargoed

3-101.11

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two boxes of raw chicken stored on the metro shelf above a box of raw beef

3-302.11(A1-2)

Plumbing system not approved or fixtures not cleanable (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the mop sink hose connected to the chemical dispenser. Chemical dispenser did have an ASSE 1055B air gap installed. Any shut off device downstream of the mop sink AVB can break the device. Please have the hose disconnected after the chemical dispenser is done being used

5-202.11(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several containers of pico de gallo and several ROP bags of shredded cabbage that did not have a date. Per manager the foods were from yesterday morning and last Friday. All foods had dates added

3-501.17

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mr. Mesquite Street Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mr. Mesquite Street Tacos on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mr. Mesquite Street Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “sanitizing solutions, testing devices” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mr. Mesquite Street Tacos.

How does Mr. Mesquite Street Tacos compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Mr. Mesquite Street Tacos most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Mr. Mesquite Street Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mr. Mesquite Street Tacos have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mr. Mesquite Street Tacos means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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